I have a confession to make.

I am an organizational freak with my finances.

I over-organize everything when it comes to money.  I have so many charts, budgets, graphs, and lists; you would not believe it. I spend entirely too much time thinking about money.  So what’s my point? Feeling organized helps me stay motivated.  Looking at the numbers helps to remind me of what I’m doing and why I’m doing it.  I really like making visuals that show my progress.  Seeing how far I’ve come already is a little self esteem booster, and helps me get motivated to make more money.

Here’s an example of one of my favorite Excel charts, created by yours truly.

Just click on the pic to download it!

 So, do you  like to keep your finances extremely organized, or can you do without all of the charts and graphs?  What helps keep you motivated financially?